Tool and Die Machinist

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Tool & Die Machinist serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces aluminum cans at the Cheraw, SC manufacturing location. Reports directly to the Plant Engineer.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the PM&R Supervisor, the Tool & Die Machinist responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Tool & Die Machinist responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform work requires a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices and techniques, properties of various materials, and the principles of application and operations of various types of tools, jigs, fixture and dies.
• Make repairs or alterations to end and tongue dies including the manufacture of replacement parts as needed.
• Use precision measuring instruments to assemble, fit, align and adjust parts to very exact tolerances.
• Manage tooling inventories, setup tool packs, measure precision tolerances and work with assembly set-ups.
• Study specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Set-up and operation of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and other equipment to machine parts.
• Interact closely with the operations team to plan, trouble shoot and analyze production and equipment issues and concerns and come up with solutions.
• Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Five-to-ten-year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of working with ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic materials, cutting oils, grinding compounds and other procession materials
• Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers, and related equipment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree or a vocational or technical certification
• High-speed packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
  
  

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.
• High competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
• Proven experience with running precision equipment as well as equipment re-build knowledge
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems.
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
  
  

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
  
  

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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